Through membership in this unique national network, Genesis Centre will gain domestic and international market exposure for its entrepreneur members and community. The Genesis Centre will also benefit from having access to proven regional programming and best practices of other network members. Joining Canadas largest members-only online collaboration of commercialization resources immediately expands the hubs client support capability, while enabling national access to the Genesis Centres regional resources.

Clients of the Genesis Centre have maintained a strong presence in digital media sectors since the inception of the centre. This new partnership will allow the centre to better service digital media clients by offering international market exposure and best practices from other network members.

Keelin OLeary, vice-president of entrepreneurial support for Genesis Group, said, This partnership with CDMN is an exciting one for the Genesis Centre. It brings what we are doing in Atlantic Canada to a national stage and CDMN resources will help to propel the companies into the global marketplace.

Effective today, The Genesis Centre will be a channel for driving participation in national initiatives that support the commercialization of innovation. Applications for the CDMN Soft-Landing Program, an initiative for mature startups and small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who can benefit from getting a toe-hold outside Canada to expand their businesses, will be accepted in the new year. Once announced, companies can apply for up to $4,000 of funding to cover travel and accommodation expenses associated with an up to three month stay at a business accelerator in an economy of interest.

To learn more, visit softlanding.cdmn.ca.

About The Canadian Digital Media Network

The Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN), a federal Centre of Excellence in Commercialization and Research, is dedicated to establishing Canada as a world leader in digital media (ICT + mobile) by creating and enabling connections and collaboration between entrepreneurs, companies, research institutes, government and intermediary organizations across the country. CDMN helps bring more digital media solutions to market to create more companies, jobs and wealth in Canada. Together, the network provides access to the knowledge, connections, services and support that digital media companies need to successfully innovate and market themselves at home and abroad. Follow @CDMN on Twitter, join the Canadian Digital Media Network Group on LinkedIn and like the CanadianDigitalMediaNetwork Page on Facebook.

The Genesis Centre is a division of Genesis Group Inc., the technology commercialization arm of Memorial University. The Genesis Centre operates as a support network for technology-based ventures that have high-growth potential, and are seeking business guidance and capital. It helps selected enterprises gain access to the marketing, finance and management expertise of world-class mentors and advisory board members. It also connects entrepreneurs to the scientific, technical and business expertise resident at Memorial University. By helping these entrepreneurs implement effective advisory boards, develop comprehensive business plans and build capable management teams, the centre prepares promising ventures for private investment. Follow @Genesis_Centre on Twitter, join the Genesis Centre Group on LinkedIn and like the GenesisCentre Page on Facebook.